Prof. DP Goyal bids adieu to IIM Shillong; Prof. Nalini Prava Tripathy takes charge

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 30, 2025

IIM Shillong on Tuesday bid a heartfelt farewell to Prof. D P Goyal, who has served as the Director of IIM Shillong since March 2019. Prof. Goyal’s tenure has been marked by exemplary leadership, academic excellence, and significant contributions to the institute’s growth and reputation.

The farewell program was graced by Shishir Kumar Bajoria, Chairman, Board of Governors (BoG); DP Wahlang, Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya; members of the BoG, Atul Kulkarni and Nitin Sharma; and other dignitaries including Patricia Mukhim, Editor of Shillong Times, along with faculty, officers, and staff of the IIM Shillong fraternity.

On this occasion, Shishir Kumar Bajoria, Chairman of the BoG, expressed his appreciation for Prof. Goyal’s dedicated leadership and his role in strengthening the institute’s academic standing. DP Wahlang, Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, and member of the BoG, fondly recalled having Prof. Goyal as his professor during his undergraduate years, highlighting the profound influence Prof. Goyal has had as an educator. He emphasized that Prof. Goyal’s dedication and vision have greatly benefited IIM Shillong, leaving a lasting impact on the institute’s academic community and its continued growth. Atul Kulkarni and Nitin Sharma, members of the BoG, also extended their gratitude, acknowledging Prof. Goyal’s commitment to excellence and his positive influence on the institute’s development.

Prof. Nalini Prava Tripathy has been appointed as Director (In-Charge) of IIM Shillong. With nearly 27 years of experience in finance and management education, she brings a wealth of academic and administrative expertise. The institute looks forward to her leadership in advancing IIM Shillong’s mission and continuing its trajectory of excellence.

The entire IIM Shillong community expresses its profound gratitude to Prof. D P Goyal for his dedicated service and leadership and extends best wishes to Prof. Nalini Prava Tripathy in her new role.